READ MORE:<\/strong> Wilder's 'disrespect' to Fury moments after KO loss<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Remembering the epic act of bravery that kept St George's record streak alive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n "Since joining the club midway through the 2019 season, Hartigan has played a key role in the recruitment and retention of a number of players to the club while also strengthening the Wests Tigers junior pathways network," a club statement on Friday said.\n<\/p>\n \n"Tim Sheens will assume the role of Director of Football, effective immediately, with the club to confirm its new-look football department next week.\n<\/p>\n \n"Wests Tigers would like to thank Hartigan for his efforts while at the club and wish him all the best in the future."<\/p>\n Sheens' return to the club was announced months ago<\/a>, but it was only in the past couple of days when clarity was given over his role.<\/p>\n He will be given full control over football decisions as the Tigers attempt to break the NRL's longest finals drought. They last reached the post-season in 2011 under Sheens as head coach.<\/p>\n It's been a busy week for the Tigers, who are reportedly on the verge of singing Canberra's Josh Hodgson to fill a massive hole in their spine<\/a>.<\/p>\n The club already already signed former State of Origin utility Tyrone Peachey on a two-year deal last week<\/a>, worth around $400,000 per season.<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/em><\/strong> clicking here!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n